IDA provides keynotes, consults on disabilities, plans and delivers educational symposiums, produces outstanding presentations, hosts excellent podcasts and engages as expert panelists on disabilities.
The Invisible Disabilities® Speakers Bureau is dedicated to educating companies and organizations on the realities of invisible disabilities. Our expert speakers and presenters provide dynamic presentations designed to raise awareness, foster understanding, and offer practical solutions for engaging, educating and supporting employees, customers, students, teachers and the public at large.
Why Partner with the IDA?
- Foremost Experts: IDA is a globally recognized organization, founded in 1996, dedicated to encouraging, educating, and connecting people and organizations touched by illness, pain, and disability. The phrase “invisible disability” was coined by Sherri Connell in 1996, who is the inspiration for the founding of IDA.
- Comprehensive Understanding: Our presentations, such as “The 7 Realities of the Invisible becoming Visible,” offer in-depth insights into conditions that are not outwardly apparent but can significantly impact an individual’s life. These include physical, mental, or neurological conditions that limit movements, senses, or activities.
- Practical Solutions: Speakers provide real-life stories and actionable strategies for:
- Providing accommodations
- Addressing tense situations
- Leveraging resource and affinity groups for corporations and universities
- Understanding the importance of belief and support for individuals with invisible disabilities
- Addressing Societal Perceptions: Our experts shed light on societal misunderstandings and biases towards invisible disabilities, emphasizing that appearances can be deceiving. For example, about 80% of people with disabilities do not use an assistive device, making their disability “invisible.”
- Workplace Impact: Discussions cover topics like reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including flexible scheduling, workstation adjustments, and understanding the need for breaks, all tailored to support employees with invisible conditions.
Key Speakers
Our bureau features leaders like Wayne Connell, CEO and Founder of IDA, and Jess Stainbrook, Executive Director, who together bring over 35 years of experience and personal dedication to the cause.
Make a Difference
By inviting IDA speakers to your organization, you can contribute to a world where people living with illness, pain, and disability are “Invisible No More®.”
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